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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 RDX, so we've included reviews for other years of the RDX since its last redesign.
SUV Sprots Car
G M Campbell, 02/21/2022
2011 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just got a 2011 RDX with 25,500 miles, looks like new. A fun drive, the turbo power with it super handling makes for a sports car you can carry your family/ cargo in with ease. You have to put the best gas in it, but well worth it. The inside offers plenty of room, I'm 6' 2" and I have plenty of leg room in the driver's seat and the leg room in the back seat is very good. The RDX looks good and drives even better-for the money you can't beat it!
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2011 RDX FWD Base w/Roof Rack
drr98, 04/04/2011
2011 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
With Roof Rack (Installed - $667MSRP) $30,500 - sales price $33705.31 - w/tax, reg, lic, transfer, titling, Ca tire, doc prep & dmv e filing fees... Worked with the two Internet guys at Niello Acura in Sacramento. Both of these men made it so easy. Emailed what I wanted. Got a quote back. A few back and forths, a test drive and only 1 hour of office time. Found setting the c/c and varying gears (3,4,5,4,3...) using s mode is a great way to allow you to varying rpm (for proper break-in) while keeping the same speed while crusing the hiway. We are very happy with the RDX and the great price we got. Can't really review the Reliability when its not even broken in.
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An experiment gone awry
Mike, 02/02/2016
2012 Acura RDX 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
Not only the worst Acura I have ever owned (this is 4th, two MDXs and one TL), its seriously the most poorly engineered car i've had the misfortune to own. Hyperactive turbo charger fully engages at the slightest touch. Tranny needed to be replaced at 45k miles - Japanese engineering, this is where you've ended up? gas mileage is beyond bad for a 4-banger. Both front windows are loose/rattle. The interior controls are so complicated as to feel like you are on camera and the joke is on you. Only feature i can really commend is the handling, which is excellent. However, ultimately this just feels like a new concept (small crossover SUV) that was done quickly, and thus poorly, which may explain its utter lack of marketplace acceptance
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rdx with tech package
thinkbig, 02/12/2012
2011 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
12 of 21 people found this review helpful
I wanted a small SUV for more utility, ability to go through flooded streets and for a change of lifestyle. Was in a Camry for many years but hated not having no power and feeling like a old man. Printed a bunch of pictures of SUVs and showed it to my girlfriend. She Pick the Acura and I went down and got it. I think it was good decision as it is upscale and I needed to treat myself to something more than another Toyota. Reliable, safe, fun to drive, and that Turbo 4 is nice change of pace. Fuel economy is about what I expected around 18-19 range city. It uses premium fuel. When new the fuel economy was down to 16-17.
Great Car!
austonian, 01/13/2012
2012 Acura RDX Technology Package 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
16 of 33 people found this review helpful
I traded my '07 BMW X3 for the '12 RDX. I wanted reliability in a small luxury SUV - which I expect from and Acura and was not getting from BMW. I expected the RDX to be a bit of a let down from the X3 from a driving perspective, but I was way wrong. I absolutely love driving the RDX! It's peppy, has a lighter, crisper feel, and I love the interior, which has very comfortable seats. No complaints from me. This has turned out to be a very good choice. (BTW, the '13 RDX was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show this week. IMO, the new body is very generic and too rounded. Get thee to an Acura dealer fast if you want the current RDX's distinctive look and lines.)